Hyperbolas

We have previously seen how a hyperbola is defined in terms of parametric equations.

In this section we will look at further aspects of hyperbola:

• The Cartesian equation of a hyperbola.
• The hyperbola as a locus.
• The effect of the parameter $c$ on a hyperbola.
• Tangents and normals of a hyperbola.

Related articles

• Parametric equations
• Parabola example
• Rectangular hyperbola example
• Parabolas
• Cartesian equation of a parabola
• Parabola focus and directrix
• Parabolas - effect of parameter 'a'
• Cartesian equation of a rectangular hyperbola
• Ellipses
• Parametric equation of ellipse
• Cartesian equation of ellipse